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Kenya’s Daisilah Jerono celebrated her South African racing debut in style, claiming gold at the Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town in 31:29, as she joined thousands of women in celebrating National Women’s Day on Sunday, 09 August 2026. Currently ranked No. 7 in the world for the half marathon in 2026, following her impressive 1:05:21 …

South Africa: As more South African professionals explore employment opportunities in Kuwait, understanding the visa process has become an important part of preparing for overseas employment. Among the key steps is knowing how to conduct a Kuwait work visa check online, allowing applicants to stay informed about the progress and status of their visa documentation. …

As women now account for nearly four in ten financed vehicle purchases, Weelee’s Head of Marketing, Sam Ghisleni, is championing a more human, transparent approach to buying pre-owned cars. For decades, South Africa’s automotive industry has largely been built around assumptions of the traditional car buyer. But today’s market tells a different story. Women are …

When someone in the family needs a doctor, scan, specialist or hospital procedure, healthcare cover quickly stops feeling like paperwork. It becomes a practical question: who pays, how much, and what happens if there’s a shortfall? For many consumers, the confusion starts with three terms that sound similar: medical aid, medical insurance and gap cover. …

The spirit of Christmas was alive and well at PinkDrive’s annual Christmas in July fundraiser dinner, recently held at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Twinkling fairy lights, festive décor, generous giving and heartfelt stories created an atmosphere of hope, reminding guests that the greatest gift anyone can give is the chance to save a life. …

Johannesburg, South Africa – In many township communities, everyday business still relies on cash, from buying food at a local stall to paying a hairdresser, church contribution or school fundraiser. For unemployed residents looking for practical ways to earn an income, the shift towards digital payments could create opportunities to support the small businesses and …

When COVID-19 emptied offices in 2020, remote work wasn’t a carefully designed workplace strategy. It was an emergency response. Kitchen tables became desks; meetings moved online, and businesses adapted faster than many thought possible. In the years that followed, flexibility became a defining feature of many workplaces. But for some, the pendulum is swinging back …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging women to learn the often subtle warning signs of a heart attack this National Women’s Day (9 August), as symptoms can differ significantly from those commonly experienced by men. Heart attack symptoms are not always what people expect. Most people still believe that a heart attack …

Over 200 coffee industry leaders from all over South Africa participated in Creative Coffee Events: Durban, presented by YOCO, from 28 to 30 July 2026,to rub shoulders and learn from some of the world’s leading coffee specialists. This included World Barista Champion 2025, Jack Simpson, world-renowned coffee and water scientist, Dara Santana, and other technical …

What began as a South African initiative has become one of the world’s fastest-growing ocean conservation movements, with 2026 the biggest celebration of MPA Day yet! Held annually on 1 August and now officially endorsed as a United Nations Ocean Decade Activity, this celebration of Marine Protected Areas (nature reserves of the sea) plays a …

Planning for the unexpected is never easy, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. When it comes to financial protection, many South Africans often ask: What is the difference between funeral cover and life cover, and do I need both? While these products are sometimes …

How reliable supply networks, strategic partnerships, and regional expertise are helping industrial businesses navigate uncertainty and support growth across Africa ~ By Nico Bezuidenhout, Director, The Lube Guys While technology, infrastructure, and logistics systems are essential components of supply chain resilience, one factor is frequently overlooked, and that is trust. Strong relationships between suppliers and customers …

Every time you reach for a bottle of water, you make a simple assumption that what is inside is safe, properly tested and exactly what the label says it is. For the past 26 years, Charlotte Metcalf has worked to make sure that assumption is justified. As CEO of the South African National Bottled Water …

By Nosiyabonga Mgudlwa Mongane, Chief Quantity Surveyor Women’s participation in the global workforce has grown steadily over the past few decades, largely because of greater access to education. Yet, despite this progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in senior leadership positions across many industries, including the built environment. South Africa has one of the world’s most …

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From July 21 to 26, the 41st Luanda International Fair (FILDA 2026) was successfully held in Luanda, the capital of Angola. Far more than an auto show, FILDA, the nation’s largest and most important international business event, offered Changan Automobile an important platform to reaffirm its enduring commitment to the Angolan market. Together …

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – South African mattress manufacturer Mr Mattress has published buying guidance for the hospitality sector, and put an unusual commitment at the centre of it: its written warranties apply identically to hotels, lodges and guest properties, with no commercial-use exclusions. “Commercial-use exclusions are one of the bedding industry’s quietest escape hatches,” says …

When the gun goes off at Clearwater Mall on Saturday, 22 August 2026, organisers are hoping for their biggest field yet, with a target of 3 500 runners across three distances. Now in its 12th year, the race is once again being run in partnership with Panorama Running Club, on a route that has become …

I like to joke with the ladies from BELA (Built Environment Ladies Association) that I am their token male just to balance out their mission. August being Women’s Month, BELA President Sue Parkin and her committee presented their annual Women’s Event last night at Astro Paints on Willow Road. This year was the third year …

Cape Town, South Africa – Hyperclear Tech Group’s ICT manager, Al-Ridhaa Khan, says the OpenAI and Hugging Face incident shows that responsible AI must govern not only what a model says, but also what it can see, reach and do. “At first glance, the OpenAI and Hugging Face security incident reads like a story about …

Johannesburg, South Africa – Hospital groups running SAP ECC6 face a deadline that has so far been treated as an IT issue, but the bigger risk lies in records governance, according to Brad Dallas, Managing Director of Metrofile. Mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC6 ends 31 December 2026 for organisations on earlier enhancement packs, and 31 …

Nottingham Road, KZN, South Africa: Livestock farmers who have kept careful vaccination records in a notebook for years may find they can no longer issue proof of vaccination from them. The control measures relating to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, published in Government Gazette 54972 on 8 July 2026 under section 9(1) of the Animal Diseases …